The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"What nonsense!" Mrs. Situ's tone became sharp.

"Mother, I'm not a child anymore. I know whether this is nonsense or not. No one can see clearly what's going on between Dad, the Gu family, and the two princes. If you don't leave a way out at this time, I'm afraid that one day you'll suffer with me. This restaurant may be small, but it will eventually grow."

Situ Yaorao continued.

"You always have a lot of reasons waiting for me." Mrs. Situ was helpless.

Situ Yaorao looked at Madam Situ and whispered, "Mother, if the person who finally ascends the throne is the Crown Prince, then everything will be fine. But if it is the Sixth Prince who ascends the throne, I think we really have to leave."

"I understand what you mean. You and the prince will be tied together in the future. That's why I don't want you to marry him." Mrs. Situ shook her head helplessly.

"That's not the case. It's more that the prince has a better character. At least he won't attack the Gu family or the Situ family. But the Sixth Prince is different. Even if there is no such relationship, it would be the same." Situ Yaorao said.

"Are you going to tell Mom and ask her to persuade your dad?"

"Not really." Situ Yaorao whispered.

"Yao Rao, don't think too much. These things are not your business. Just live well. That's enough." Madam Situ gently touched Situ Yao Rao's head and comforted her. Upon hearing this, Situ Yao Rao glanced at Madam Situ, but she had a new worry in her heart. No matter what, she couldn't ignore this matter.

"Yao Rao, mother knows you are smart, but too much smartness will lead to harm. Mother doesn't want you to become like that." Mrs. Situ seemed to have thought of something and continued.

"I see."

"Yao Rao, Xiu'er's incident isn't your fault, but she's still injured. You sent a girl to be surrounded by men. How is she going to survive in the future?"

"What do you mean, mother?" Situ Yaorao asked calmly.

"Help her find a husband and get her married off as soon as possible!" said Mrs. Situ.

"What does this mean?"

"Mom is doing this for your own good. I can't say much more, but I will find her a husband as soon as possible."

"Okay." Situ Yaorao nodded.

Madam Situ and Situ Yaorao exchanged a few more words before leaving.

Situ Yaorao was lost in thought. Perhaps Xiu'er's cleverness had backfired. This must have angered Madam Situ. After all… how could it be such a coincidence that she was crying while hugging those contracts upon entering the house?

Moreover, Xiu'er didn't say what the matter was, and asked Mrs. Situ to ask her.

Even if Xiu'er really didn't do it on purpose, Madam Situ would definitely consider her own interests. After all... she was Madam Situ's daughter. Although Xiu'er was smart, she forgot all this.

Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao couldn't help but sneer.

"Miss." Lian'er walked in from outside, holding food in her hands. Situ Yaorao looked at her hands covered with scars, feeling a little distressed: "I'm sorry, Lian'er, I've caused you trouble again."

"Miss, what are you talking about?" Lian'er pulled her hand back, but her expression was a little ugly.

"This is my fault, I understand. But it's you. My mother forced you, so you should just say it directly. Why do you have to endure it?" Situ Yaorao shook her head.

"I want to be the young lady's maid and don't want to betray her." Lian'er said obediently.

Situ Yaorao's heart softened when she heard this: "Don't worry, I will really ask my mother for you. Then you won't have to worry about these things. Okay, go and rest."

"Yes." Lian'er said, and then went downstairs. After dinner, Situ Yaorao felt a little sleepy, so she went back to her room to rest.

However, before she could fall asleep, she heard a knock on the window. Situ Yaorao jumped in surprise when she heard the sound. "Who?"

"I." The man's voice was cold. Situ Yaorao's mouth twitched when she heard it.

Before, it was downstairs in her restaurant, but this time it was on her rooftop. Hasn't this man ever been able to go through the front door? Thinking this, Situ Yaorao still opened the window and let him in.

After Dan Tai Wu Yue jumped into the house, he hugged Situ Yaorao.

"You...what's wrong with you?" Situ Yaorao blushed. She didn't expect him to suddenly be like this.

"Nothing, just a little tired. Yaorao, I'm sorry." The man's voice was hoarse.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Situ Yaorao was a little amused.

"I'm not talking nonsense. I heard about that incident." The man whispered.

"What's the matter?" Situ Yaorao asked calmly.

"About your cousin."

"This matter has passed. Besides, it's not your problem."

"But it's true that I didn't protect you well." Tantai Wuyue frowned, a trace of guilt appearing on his handsome and cold face. Situ Yaorao patted his face and said, "I didn't need your protection in the first place. If I did, I wouldn't have called you when the situation arose. Besides, I used you as an excuse to bully others yesterday."

"All the people in this palace are yours, you can use them as you please." Tan Tai Wu Yue said softly.

"Huh? Wait...how did you know about this? If I remember correctly, I asked you to keep it confidential." Situ Yaorao had a bad feeling in her heart.

"Everyone knows it now. Otherwise, why would I come here at night?" said Tan Tai Wu Yue.

When Situ Yaorao heard this, her face instantly fell. She looked at the man with tears in her eyes: "Dantai Wuyue, if my mother kicks me out, remember to take me in."

Tantai Wuyue was startled by Situ Yaorao's appearance, but she couldn't help laughing: "What if I don't take you in?"

“Then I might end up on the streets.”

"So pitiful?" Tan Tai Wu Yue just smiled.

"My mother blamed me for this matter today. And the news got out like this. I'm afraid my mother's hope of finding a husband for that girl will be dashed. If I find out who spread the news, I will definitely kill that person!" Situ Yaorao said hatefully.

"Okay, no matter who he is, I will help you kill him." Tan Tai Wu Yue looked at Situ Yaorao with gentle eyes.

"Oh." Situ Yaorao sighed softly.

"Don't be sad." Tan Tai Wu Yue gently touched the woman's head and comforted her.

"Tantai Wuyue, what exactly is going on with the incident with Princess Wuyan?"

Upon hearing this, Tantai Wuyue paused and asked, "Why are you suddenly curious about this?"

"Princess Bingli told me something."

"Bingli? What did she say?"

"Let me stay out of this matter." Situ Yaorao said.

Tan Tai Wu Yue frowned upon hearing this.

"There's only one thing about me: the more others forbid me from doing something, the more I want to do it. What exactly happened with Princess Wuyan?" Situ Yaorao looked at the man and asked.

After hearing this, Tantai Wuyue spoke for a long while before saying, "Back then, Wuyan and her daughter were unrivaled. Everyone else was overshadowed by them. Later, Wuyan's face was disfigured. From then on, Wuyan's mother was no longer as arrogant as before. With her daughter in such a state, what could she do even with her status? This incident ruined the mother and daughter. However, it was considered an unsolved case because the pastry was given by Mozhu. As the future master of the Mo family, my father would not punish him for Wuyan's sake. So, the matter was left unresolved. Mozhu left without saying anything. Now, Mozhu has returned and has come into contact with Princess Wuyan. You and I have met Princess Wuyan again. Naturally, the master behind this incident can no longer restrain himself."

"What an unexpected disaster!" Situ Yaorao said hatefully.

"However, it's better if you don't get involved in this matter. I don't want you to get hurt." Tan Tai Wu Yue said.

"Then let those people bully me?" Situ Yaorao frowned.

"What do you want?"

"Meet Princess Wuyan."

"Want to see her again?" Tan Tai Wu Yue felt helpless.

"Will you let me see you?" Situ Yaorao raised her head, looking at the man with a look of grievance. Tantai Wuyue rarely saw Situ Yaorao so aggrieved, and for a moment, her heart softened. She could only nod and say, "I'll see you tomorrow. I'll arrange it."

"That's more like it." Situ Yaorao was finally satisfied. Tantai Wuyue just let her do whatever she wanted. After staying with Situ Yaorao for a while, Tantai Wuyue left.